1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 157 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mini |
| Model | GTV | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3723 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2467 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
